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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B. Pharm. – SEMESTER – IV • EXAMINATION – WINTER • 2014
Subject Code: 2240006 Date: 05-01-2015
Subject Name: Pharmacognosy - II
Time: 02:30 pm - 05:30 pm Total Marks: 80
Instructions:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) Enumerate drugs containing oleo gum resins. Explain any one in detail. 06
(b) Differentiate between 1) Pale catechu and Black catechu
2) Hydrolyzable tannins and condensed tannins. 05
(c) Define Resins. Discuss types of resins with examples. 05

Q.2 (a) Define volatile oils. Enumerate general methods for its isolation. Discuss
any one in detail. 06
(b) Write down Botanical source, morphology, chemical constituents and uses
of Cinnamon or Coriander. 05
(c) Write in detail about different varieties of Tulsi or Mentha. 05

Q.3 (a) Classify tannins with suitable examples. Write in detail about general
chemical tests of tannins. 06
(b) Write a note on different varieties of cannabis. 05
(c) Write down Botanical source, chemical constituents, cultivation collection
and uses of Amla or Bael. 05

Q.4 (a) Write Botanical source, chemical constituents and uses of Rose and Vaj. 06
(b) Write a note on drug containing Valepotriates. 05
(c) Discuss in detail about Dill. 05

Q.5 (a) Write a note on commercial varieties of cardamom. 06

(b) Write a note on commercial varieties of capsicum. 05
(c) Write a note on Vidang. 05

Q. 6 (a) Describe microscopy of Fennel in detail. 06

(b) Describe macroscopy and microscopy of Clove in detail. 05
(c) Draw a well labelled transverse section of Amla fruit. 05

Q.7 (a) Discuss medicinal uses of turmeric and Guggul. 06

(b) Write a note on Balsam. 05
(c) Write a pharmacognostic note on Eucalyptus or Saffron. 05

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